2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[Terjyn]

Maybe I'm not giving Denver enough credit, but I actually think Pittsburgh with Charlie Batch under the helm would still beat Denver. Even with the people sitting out.

[filmnut5]

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

New Orleans is going to ROLL Detroit, it'll only be close until Stafford wears out from keeping up with Brees.
Cincinnati and Houston is a toss-up and will most likely be one of the ugliest play-off games ever, no idea who will win
Expecting Big Ben, bad ankle and all, to show Teblow how big white QBs are supposed to play
New York is actually more talented than they were in 2007, difference is the NFC has improved a lot in the last 4 years, still see them beating Atlanta at home.

I agree with everything you just said. The toughest pick for me was the Cin/Hou game because of Yates bad shoulder (Delhomme waiting in the wings). A healthy Texans squad walks in this one, but they're far from healthy and lost to Indy.

[filmnut5]

Originally Posted by NavsterKing

Why?

Originally Posted by StereoMike

Because I said so...

You 2 remind me of myself & my buddies.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

Just imagine if they manage to win, Skip will be unbearable all week long. (and this is coming from someone who likes Tebow)

If the Broncos win it'll be a 7-3 type of score where the Denver defense wins the game for them, not Tebow. If Tebow accounts for more than 1 TD I'd be shocked. But as usual, if the defense carries Denver to a win Tebow will get all the credit for the win, despite multiple turnovers and something like 5-16 passing.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by filmnut5

Here are my picks from 3 days ago. Would be cool to see you guys do the same. BTW, Diesel...Awesome avi. My all-time favourite helmet in NFL history.

I'll go with. I'm just not seeing competitive games this weekend.

New Orleans - 38
Detroit - 20

Atlanta - 28
NY Giants - 14

Cincinnati - 20
Houston - 17

Pittsburgh - 28
Denver - 7

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

If the Broncos win it'll be a 7-3 type of score where the Denver defense wins the game for them, not Tebow. If Tebow accounts for more than 1 TD I'd be shocked. But as usual, if the defense carries Denver to a win Tebow will get all the credit for the win, despite multiple turnovers and something like 5-16 passing.

It's the opposite side of the spectrum for guys like Tony Romo, who get all the blame when we lose and only a little credit when we win. To be honest if he wants that to change Dallas needs to start winning after November, hopefully the draft will help us out.

[filmnut5]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

I'll go with. I'm just not seeing competitive games this weekend.

New Orleans - 38
Detroit - 20

Atlanta - 28
NY Giants - 14

Cincinnati - 20
Houston - 17

Pittsburgh - 28
Denver - 7

You're the first to take Atlanta, and that surprises me. I thought that game would be a split amongst the picks. Never know which Giants squad will show up.

[filmnut5]

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

It's the opposite side of the spectrum for guys like Tony Romo, who get all the blame when we lose and only a little credit when we win. To be honest if he wants that to change Dallas needs to start winning after November, hopefully the draft will help us out.

Romo is a good QB. At what point does the rest of the team and coaching staff start absorbing the blame...I'll tell you when...Never. This team has a National following (unlike any other) and at the heart of it will always be their QB. "Dandy Don", Roger Staubach and Troy Aikmen have all led them to the Championship game. Until they go there with Romo under centre, he'll catch most of the heat. Too bad as he's a likeable player but it is what it is.

[CZAR]

Houston - 20
Cincinnati - 16

New Orleans - 38
Detroit - 34

NY Giants - 24
Atlanta - 20

Pittsburgh - 16
Denver - 6

Got Em!!

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

It's the opposite side of the spectrum for guys like Tony Romo, who get all the blame when we lose and only a little credit when we win. To be honest if he wants that to change Dallas needs to start winning after November, hopefully the draft will help us out.

He gets a little too much blame, but most of it is deserved with Romo. The guy has had some solid teams and played like crap in 3 of 4 playoff games he's been in, with a 1-3 record. Worst was 2007 where they had no business losing at home to the Giants.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by filmnut5

You're the first to take Atlanta, and that surprises me. I thought that game would be a split amongst the picks. Never know which Giants squad will show up.

I don't think they win, I think they win easily. I can't believe how many idiots I hear calling in on the radio comparing this Giants team to the 2007 team. Even if the Giants do somehow beat Atlanta they'll get smashed @ Green Bay the following week.

[filmnut5]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

I don't think they win, I think they win easily. I can't believe how many idiots I hear calling in on the radio comparing this Giants team to the 2007 team. Even if the Giants do somehow beat Atlanta they'll get smashed @ Green Bay the following week.

Are you serious? Anyone comparing this squad to the '07 Championship Team, is an imbecile. They were 9-7 this year and lucky to get in. They will get pasted at Lambeau if they beat Atlanta.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by filmnut5

Are you serious? Anyone comparing this squad to the '07 Championship Team, is an imbecile. They were 9-7 this year and lucky to get in. They will get pasted at Lambeau if they beat Atlanta.

Yes, I'm completely serious. One caller even mentioned the fact that the 2007 Giants eliminated the Packers by beating them @ Green Bay in the NFC title game. I LOL'ed when I heard that. This year's Packers have almost nothing in common with the 2007 Packers. This year's Packers team is vastly superior to that Favre led team and the Giants aren't as good.

[Navster]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

I don't think they win, I think they win easily. I can't believe how many idiots I hear calling in on the radio comparing this Giants team to the 2007 team. Even if the Giants do somehow beat Atlanta they'll get smashed @ Green Bay the following week.

If I remember correctly, weren't the Giants supposed to get smashed by the Patriots in the Super Bowl? We all know how that turned out

Just saying, in the NFL anything can happen

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by NavsterKing

If I remember correctly, weren't the Giants supposed to get smashed by the Patriots in the Super Bowl? We all know how that turned out

Just saying, in the NFL anything can happen

Ya, at a neutral site. Good luck beating Rodgers and this 15-1 Packers team @ Lambeau in the snow. Beating a team like the 2007 Pats or 2011 is more of a Super Bowl possibility than in earlier rounds due to home field advantage.

[SleeperAgent]

Anyone think with the stellar defenses we have in the playoffs (Ravens, Steelers, 49ers, and to a lesser extent Giants and Broncos) we might actually see the Super Bowl MVP award come back to the defensive side? The last one was Dexter Jackson (Safety) of the Buccaneers back in 2003. And before that Ray Lewis (Linebacker) in 2001. Since 1987 there have only been 3 defensive players with the award!

[Tony208]

lol defensive MVP

maybe if someone holds the top scoring offenses packers, patriots, saints to like 10 points

not gonna happen, this Super Bowl is going to be a shootout

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by SleeperAgent

Anyone think with the stellar defenses we have in the playoffs (Ravens, Steelers, 49ers, and to a lesser extent Giants and Broncos) we might actually see the Super Bowl MVP award come back to the defensive side? The last one was Dexter Jackson (Safety) of the Buccaneers back in 2003. And before that Ray Lewis (Linebacker) in 2001. Since 1987 there have only been 3 defensive players with the award!

Very unlikely when the odds are that Green Bay is going to be playing in the Super Bowl with their arsenal of offensive weapons.

[StereoMike]

[MD-Blu]

Originally Posted by StereoMike

If I may ask, why are you that way?